Once a section of the Chicago and North Western Railway, steam locomotives hauled grain, livestock and passengers along this route from 1873 to 1964. Since then it has become one of the most popular recreational trails in the country as thousands travel the 32-mile route by biking, hiking and snowmobiling every year.

Wisconsin bike trails are legendary, as is the state’s reputation for quality dairy products. Here are a half-dozen of our best bike trails coupled with cheese shops and dairy bars sure to please your pedalin’ palette.